Thick Fog Causes Swans to Crash in Brandenburg, Triggering Police Interventions

Police in Brandenburg responded to 13 incidents involving injured swans over the weekend, attributed to dense fog impairing their landings.

Brandenburg police were called to 13 incidents on Saturday evening involving injured swans in Ostprignitz-Ruppin, a region with many lakes and rivers.
The swans' injuries were linked to difficulties landing due to unusually dense fog, according to the local veterinary office.
Some swans reportedly flew toward light sources, potentially contributing to the accidents.
Injured swans were transported to wildlife rehabilitation centers, though one bird was euthanized due to severe injuries.
Similar incidents involving swans were reported in other parts of Germany during the foggy weekend.